Control system for a linear propulsor array

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2008-04-15

2008-04-15

Basinger, Sherman (Department: 3617)

Marine propulsion

Oscillating propelling means

Moving wave propeller

C180S007100, C244S219000, C416S083000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11050594

ABSTRACT:
The invention comprises a method of using a scalable, configurable “propulsor” system to move and navigate a submersible device through a fluid medium. A propulsor system is an assembly of individual propulsors that act in concert to form a substantially continuous control surface that undulates in a working fluid. Each propulsor is driven and configured by computer-controlled actuators so that the control surface undulates in various wave forms. Optional actuators that may refine the surface shape include an “orientation” actuator that drives rotation about the propulsor's longitudinal axis, and a “geometry” actuator that controls each propulsor's geometric configuration.

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